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Reading could see doorstep glass recycling – but not until 2027 – if proposals go ahead
Households in Reading could see "highly anticipated" fortnightly collection of glass recycling from their doorstep, if proposals are agreed next week.
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Council to give free brushes, toothpaste, and sessions as figures show tooth decay in children is rising
A new initiative will see thousands of children across the borough receive free toothpaste, toothbrushes and supervised brushing sessions.
Reading Borough Council partnering with Uni of Reading for annual Christmas carol event
Reading Borough Council is bringing its annual evening of carols and readings to the town through a new partnership with the University of Reading.
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Reading man jailed for nearly 10 years for string of sexual offences, including rape
Abdullah Shahnamy, aged 44 and of Elizabeth Walk, Reading, was sentenced to nine-and-a-half years' imprisonment
Naturally Speaking: New initiative aims to protect and restore River Thames
Society to champion the national landmark for future generations
Thames Hospice smashes fundraising target in inaugural Big Give Christmas Challenge, but charity says more to be done
Thames Hospice is celebrating successful festive fundraising efforts but is urging local residents to sustain their generosity over Christmas.
Woman sexually assaulted by offender on bike in Reading
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault by an offender on a bike in Reading last month.
Wokingham man sentenced to four years in prison for supplying class A drugs
Police say 'thousands of pounds-worth of drugs have been taken off the street'
Roundabout upgrade forms part of new active travel route
A roundabout upgrade forms part of the first phase of a new active travel route
Reading Buses pay tribute to 'well loved' driver killed in Calcot car crash
Reading Buses has paid tribute to a 'well-loved' driver and father, who died in a car collison while out walking in Calcot.
Newbury firm fined hundreds of thousands after apprentice dragged into drill
A manufacturing company in Newbury has been fined hundreds of thousands of pounds after an apprentice was injured when his shirt was caught in a drill.
Man, 23, sentenced to nine months for stealing beef joints
A man has been jailed for nine months for shoplifting and theft offences.
Reading to see over £9m in transport funding as bus and train use continues to rise across the borough
Reading is set to see a fresh wave of funding for its public transport networks as new figures show bus and train use continues to grow.
Reading’s foster and kinship carers celebrated in annual awards ceremony
Reading Borough Council hosted its yearly awards ceremony, welcoming guests and award winners to the Jazz Cafe.
International weather organisation marks 50 years of operation in Reading
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather (ECMWF) celebrates its half century milestone
Reading leisure centres join Sport in Mind’s Soles of the Season campaign
Leisure centres in Reading are partnering with Sport in Mind to join its seasonal campaign in support of people's mental health
Man covers van in thousands of lights in memory of son
A Woodley man has covered his van in thousands of Christmas lights to bring joy to the town after losing his son 12-year's-ago.
Reading man jailed for carrying out assault
An IT expert has been jailed for 20 months after carrying out an assualt in Reading.
Reading man, 22, wins public speaking award at Toastmasters conference
A Reading man has came home with a top award after impressing judges with his quick wit and storytelling skills at a major public speaking competition.
Family of Stephen Allen release statement following his death in Calcot last month
The family of Stephen Allen have released a statement following his death as the result of a road traffic collision in Calcot